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Wat Chomphu Wek is located on Sanam Bin Nam-Nonthaburi road,
Nonthaiburi 33, Tasai sub-district, Muang district in Nonthaburi
province. It is told that Khmer people built this temple around
year 1757. Because of its peaceful environment and high
location, the temple is named “Wat Chomphu Wiwek”. Later it is
left with current name of Wat Chomphu Wek. The wall in the old
temple is decorated with mural painting describing the biography
of the Buddha and his ten lives. The highlight is mural painting
of Phra Mae Thorani twisting her hair which is praised to be the
most beautiful painting in Thailand. However, due to the
temple’s small size, the painting of evil armies then could not
be painted in a grander proportion and due to the low ceiling,
the painter then had to change the position of Phra Mae Thorani
from standing to a sitting position. Still, its delicacy and
elegance are beyond words. Though the mural painting is assumed
to be in the end of Ayutthaya period, it is not precisely
correct as the painting had also been repaired again during
Rattanakosin period; painting skill is as impeccable as the old
one. In addition, the principle Buddha image from Sukhothai is
also located here in Wat Chomphu Wek: the most beautiful
standing Buddha image of all periods. Another highlight is Khmer
pagoda built by Khmer monks called “Phra Mu Tao”; it is assumed
to be constructed in year 1917. Buddha relics are believed to be
found inside.
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visit, take a minibus from Phra Nang Klao bridge or take a bus
69 to the temple. For more information regarding public buses,
please call 184. |
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A. Mueang |
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Tha Sai |
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Free |
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13.89632 N |
100.5008 E |
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